Fentanyl Linked to Quinhagak Deaths by Crime Lab

Fentanyl Linked to Quinhagak Deaths by Crime Lab

Megan Peters reported in the trooper dispatch on Friday that the State Crime Lab revealed that the heroin that was seized in the small southwest Alaska community of Quinhagak contained more of the synthetic opioid Fentanyl than heroin. The powerful synthetic opioid, 50-100 times stronger that heroin, caused three overdoses in the community on August […]

Police Investigate Shooting Death of Anchorage Teen

Police Investigate Shooting Death of Anchorage Teen

Anchorage police are looking for additional information in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Elijah Zeller who died after being dropped off at a Anchorage hospital on July 30 of this year. “We know that sometimes people are scared to provide information, especially when they might be fearful,” said Case Detective James Trull. “Fortunately we have a […]

Pitka’s Point Man Drowns in Yukon River Boating Accident

Pitka’s Point Man Drowns in Yukon River Boating Accident

A boating accident involving a drowning near Pilot Station was reported to the Alaska State Troopers at approximately 11:30 pm on Monday night. According to the trooper report, 20-year-old Derek Sipary, 24-year-old Noel Tinker, and 25-year-old Thaddeos Riley, all of Pitka’s Point, had gone out on a moose-hunting trip near Pilot Station. While on their […]